In terms of finding that first international recognition of my work, coming back to Cannes is such a milestone in my life because it began actually with 'Devdas'.

I am human and I am very sensitive, so of course it hurts when there is someone out there criticizing you. You work to do your best, you work to receive appreciation. It definitely hurts me lesser today because with time and experience I have learned to reduce the negativity and truly recognize the positivity in life which is so much more.

Comedy is difficult for an actor. But I think I have a good sense of humor and manage to make people laugh and make them happy.

I always believed that my silence on several topics will be an advantage in the long run.

Beauty is transient and changes with time.

I don't believe in proving a point to anybody. Nobody is that important.

I always knew I would be successful. So there was no element of surprise.